The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Deeper than deeper was my love for you
Sweeter than sweeter joy
Hoping that every day
You can go your way
I cannot hold you down
Turning the situation 'round a little more
Making it look like things
are just fine
You can go your way
Shudder to think these words were mine
[Chorus]
Touching the place that makes it a love thing
Straight to the face,
One way love would be a miracle
Touching the place that makes it a love thing
Straight to the face,
One way love would be a miracle
Dreamily passing by
Words sort of come and go
Wasting the time of day
I don't know
Don't you smile that way?
Smiling is all I've got left for you
You can go your way
You can go your way
[Chorus: x3]
Sweeter than sweeter joy
Hoping that every day
You can go your way
I cannot hold you down
Turning the situation 'round a little more
Making it look like things
are just fine
You can go your way
Shudder to think these words were mine
[Chorus]
Touching the place that makes it a love thing
Straight to the face,
One way love would be a miracle
Touching the place that makes it a love thing
Straight to the face,
One way love would be a miracle
Dreamily passing by
Words sort of come and go
Wasting the time of day
I don't know
Don't you smile that way?
Smiling is all I've got left for you
You can go your way
You can go your way
[Chorus: x3]
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Miracle Lyrics as written by Tim Kellett Robin Taylor-firth
Lyrics © Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
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